Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-02

A Taiwanese fleet of Apache helicopters is set to enter service next week after more than

three years of testing and evaluation. Defense Ministry spokesperson Chen Chung-chi said Monday that a ceremony will be held next Wednesday to mark the event.

Taiwan acquired its first batch of AH-64E helicopters in 2013. Chen says the helicopters are the army’s most advanced weaponry.

“The [helicopters] have exercised [great] power during war games and asymmetric operations, including those conducted on land and in the air. Evaluation of the [helicopters’] combat power lasted for three years and eight months. During large-scale war games or military drills for each service and each division, you have all seen the performance of Apache attack helicopters and their defensive capabilities,” said Chen.

Taiwan is only the second country in the world to use the AH-64E helicopters. They are also used by the United States, where they are manufactured.    [SOURCE]